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Tag: Martin Laird

Into the Silent Land: Six Lessons on Contemplative Prayer

April 19, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I am excited to share my reflections on Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: awareness of God, centering prayer, Christian Contemplation, contemplative prayer, contemplative spirituality, Into the Silent Land, Martin Laird, silence and stillness, Spiritual Growth, True self

An Ocean of Light: Book Review

March 23, 2019 Rich Lewis 4 Comments

  I am excited to share my review of An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation by Martin Laird. Martin…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, depression, god, Jesus, Martin Laird, self improvement, silence, transformation

God Is Not Pleased With Me

March 11, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

  “God is not pleased with me.” Do you really believe this? Why would God not be pleased with you? …

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, god, Jesus, Martin Laird, self improvement, thoughts
  • The Beautiful Path of PrayerOctober 4, 2026
    Prayer is an enriching, powerful, and exciting journey. We often begin the journey by praying with words. We pray for family, friends, others, and ourselves. We complain. We lament. Sometimes we simply tell God about…
  • You Are Not Your ThoughtsSeptember 27, 2026
    Centering prayer teaches me that I am not my thoughts. I can observe them. I might be angry. Worried. Anxious. Afraid. Or even in physical pain. I mention physical pain because I sometimes have leg…
  • Your Centering Prayer Schedule Can ChangeSeptember 20, 2026
    There have been times when life and work have become very busy. During one particularly challenging season, I changed my centering prayer schedule. At the time, I was sitting twice per day for twenty minutes.…
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